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Faith Ringgold

American artist and author
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Faith Ringgold (born October 8, 1930, New York, New York, U.S.—died April 13, 2024, Englewood, New Jersey) was an American artist and author who became famous for innovative quilted narrations that communicate her political beliefs. Jones grew up in New York City’s Harlem district, and while still in high school she decided to be an artist. She attended City College of New York, where she received a degree in fine arts and education (1955) and...

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